Natural Environment Area (Maryland)
A Natural Environment Area is a unit of the Park Service of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. These public lands are generally or more in extent and are judged to constitute a "significant natural attraction or unique geological feature". Development within an NEA is generally confined to trails, interpretive facilities and limited support facilities.
In contradistinction to Maryland Wildlands, which may only be established or removed by an act of the Maryland General Assembly, NEAs are designated by the DNR.
List of Maryland NEAs
, the state of Maryland managed seven NEAs covering of land.| NEA name | County | Area |
| Belt Woods Natural Environment Area | Prince George's | |
| Mattawoman Natural Environment Area | Charles | |
| Morgan Run Natural Environment Area | Carroll | |
| Severn Run Natural Environment Area | Anne Arundel | |
| Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area | Baltimore | |
| Youghiogheny Wild River Natural Environment Area | Garrett | |
| Zekiah Swamp Natural Environment Area | Charles |